73min 4 ppl
Monte Cristo Sandwich
27 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
27 min · 5 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
620 kcalper person
Protein 36g
Carbs 40g
Fats 34g
About this dish
Layers of ham, turkey and Swiss cheese are sandwiched between bread, dipped in egg batter and pan-fried until golden, finished with a dusting of icing sugar.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Mustard
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Meat & Poultry
- Cooked ham slices8
- Turkey Breastsliced, cooked200 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Swiss cheese8 slices
- Eggsbeaten3
- Whole milk60 ml
- Unsalted butterfor frying40 g
Dried Goods
- Bread8 slices
- Icing sugarfor dusting1 tbsp
Oils & Condiments
- Dijon mustard2 tbsp
Utensils
- Large frying pan
- Whisk
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Spread the bread slices with Dijon mustard, then layer four of them with the ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, and top with the remaining bread.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
Whisk together the eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
Approx. 4 minutes
4
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the sandwiches for 4 minutes on each side until deep golden and the cheese has melted.
Approx. 9 minutes
5
Dust with icing sugar and cut in half before serving.
Approx. 3 minutes
